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Pittsburgh Masonry and Natural StoneMon, 19 Nov 2018 15:20:21 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9Keep your Natural Stone looking like new: The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Natural Stonehttp://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/natural-stone/keep-natural-stone-looking-like-new-dos-donts-cleaning-natural-stone/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/natural-stone/keep-natural-stone-looking-like-new-dos-donts-cleaning-natural-stone/#respondMon, 19 Nov 2018 15:14:35 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26315When it comes to home or commercial improvements, natural stone is a great investment! You can use natural stone for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. With simple care and maintenance, your natural stone can last for a very long time. Before you get ready to clean natural stone, it’s important to know its […]

]]>http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/natural-stone/keep-natural-stone-looking-like-new-dos-donts-cleaning-natural-stone/feed/0A Guide to Finding the Right Outdoor Brick Fireplacehttp://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/natural-stone/a-guide-to-finding-the-right-outdoor-brick-fireplace/
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:35:29 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26295The post A Guide to Finding the Right Outdoor Brick Fireplace appeared first on Cirigliano Masonry | Pittsburgh Masonry and Natural Stone.
]]>What Is Confined Masonry?http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-is-confined-masonry/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-is-confined-masonry/#respondMon, 17 Sep 2018 18:33:41 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26290confined masonryFor instance, during one Chilean earthquake, only 16% of confined masonry houses partially collapsed, as opposed to the 57% of unreinforced brick masonry buildings. So, the following is not an exaggeration: confined masonry has the power to save lives.

]]>http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-is-confined-masonry/feed/0What Efflorescence Is and What You Should Do About Ithttp://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-efflorescence-is/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-efflorescence-is/#respondWed, 15 Aug 2018 18:11:09 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26284Efflorescence – a pretty word for a not-so-pretty problem. As someone invested in masonry, perhaps you’re not so keen on etymology; but here, the word’s origin actually signifies something. The term comes from the Latin efflorescere, meaning to blossom outward. While efflorescence has little to do with flowers, the white deposits that are commonly associated […]

]]>http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-efflorescence-is/feed/0What Are the Different Types of Natural Stone Masonry?http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-natural-stone-masonry/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-natural-stone-masonry/#respondMon, 23 Jul 2018 14:53:29 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26275So, you’ve decided to add natural stone to your home. Maybe you and your spouse have chosen fieldstone or granite, agreed on the exact location of your structure, and picked out complementary furnishings. But why do you find yourself getting different mockups from individual contractors and companies? The problem is that stone masonry is a […]

]]>http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-natural-stone-masonry/feed/0The History of Masonry: A Brief Overviewhttp://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/the-history-of-masonry/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/the-history-of-masonry/#respondThu, 21 Jun 2018 19:53:41 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26262Masonry has been around since the early days of human civilization, making it one of the oldest skilled trades. On the surface, that may seem like incredible job security. But before you go off to reconsider your profession of choice, think about how an artistic craft like masonry continues to find relevance in a world […]

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http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/designing-with-masonry/#respondThu, 03 May 2018 17:51:23 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26251Whether you’ve made the decision to add a natural stone veneer to a preexisting structure, or you’re looking to build something from the ground up, masonry can give your home a classic appearance. But masonry isn’t always clear-cut – brick-and-mortar constructed from concrete or clay can evoke everything from the architectural wonder of the Colosseum, to the dour plainness of a New York City tenement building. Suffice it to say that design is just as important as the material used.

]]>http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/designing-with-masonry/feed/0What is Masonry Restoration?http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-is-masonry-restoration/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-is-masonry-restoration/#respondMon, 23 Apr 2018 21:02:24 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26240Learn about the value behind masonry restorative services. It’s no secret that masonry has existed for close to 6,000 years. And while the process has become more uniform and less common, for many, the aesthetic of layered brick or stone has no equal. Buildings constructed with brick and mortar serve as historical artifacts and markers […]

]]>http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/what-is-masonry-restoration/feed/0Masonry Structures in the U.S.A.http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/masonry/masonry-structures-usa/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/masonry/masonry-structures-usa/#respondTue, 20 Mar 2018 15:21:14 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26223A closer look at some significant stone structures … and the most mysterious! Like countless other people throughout the world, early Americans recognized the value of building in stone. It was a natural choice for not only its beauty, strength and durability, but also its widespread availability as a building material. From the historic to […]

]]>http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/masonry/masonry-structures-usa/feed/0What is Masonry?http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/natural-stone/what-is-masonry/
http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/blog/natural-stone/what-is-masonry/#respondMon, 19 Feb 2018 17:11:12 +0000http://pittsburgh-masonry.com/?p=26219Anyone who is interested in constructing a beautiful, durable and low-maintenance home or other building should consider masonry. The term may be familiar. But what, exactly, is masonry? Masonry is defined as the building of structures from individual units. These units are often laid and bound together by mortar. Common materials of masonry construction include […]